Halcom Consulting llc

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Halcom Consulting llc Sustainability
Consulting Commissioning 2917 Carlisle NE
Suite 109 Albuquerque, New Mexico p.
505-872-0990 f. 505-872-0728
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Halcom Consulting llc

• BUILDING COMMISSIONING WHAT IS IT?
• -The systematic process of ensuring that
  building systems (e.g. HVAC, lighting, etc.) are
  designed, built and operated as intended
• (and/or as necessary for current use)?
• - A total quality management (TQM) approach to
  the building construction process, where enforced
  processes lead to overall reduced costs and
  better performance

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Objectives of Building Commissioning

• New comprehensive documentation of
• owners project requirements
• basis of design decisions and strategies
• tests to verify system performance
• training for building operation and maintenance

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Total Building Commissioning

• to ensure that the performance of the facility
  and its systems meet the functional and
  operational needs of the owner and occupants.

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Owners Project Requirements

• Owners functional requirements for the building.
  Includes budgets, limitations,schedules and owner
  directives.
• Begins with owner's goals and less tangible
  needs.
• Boiled down to qualitative and quantitative
  statements.

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Basis of Design (BOD)

• Implementation of OPR rationale and assumptions
  for calculations, decisions, schemes and systems.
• Written Narrative General approach and pro's and
  con's of options.
• Rationale Safety factors, diversities and
  technical specifications.

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Commissioning Plan

• Communications Tool
• Overview of the project
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Communication Protocols
• Outline the Cx Process
• Schedule

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Commissioned Systems

• 0. General Procedures NIBS
  ASHRAE
• 1. HVAC R Systems ASHRAE
• 2. Structural Systems ASCE
• 3. Enclosure Systems NIBS
• 4. Interior Systems

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Commissioned Systems

• 5. Plumbing Systems ASPE
• 6. Lighting Systems IES
• 7. Electrical Systems NECA
• 8. Fire Protection Systems NFPA
• 9. Telecommunications Systems

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Pre-Functional Tests

• Static inspection and procedures that confirm
  that systems and equipment are ready for
  operation.
• This is where the point to point checkout of the
  control system is initiated.

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Functional Tests

• Dynamic testing of systems and equipments, under
  operating conditions.
• Tests sequence of operation, responses and
  interlocks with other systems.
• Documentation of results.

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Training

• O M Manuals and warranties
• Training, Training and Training
• Training Scope
• Training documentation
• Tailored to the audience
• Enhanced Training

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Halcom Consulting llc Sustainability
Consulting Commissioning 2917 Carlisle NE
Suite 109 Albuquerque, New Mexico p.
505-872-0990 f. 505-872-0728